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LO63 SHJ

2013 Renault Megane

Black Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

169,203 mi
Last recorded169,203 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2013 Renault Megane66,321 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLO63 SHJ
MakeRenault
ModelMegane
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 169,203 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 145,258 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

heat sheild loose

Fail 4 Dec 2024 145,258 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

heat sheild loose

Pass 12 Dec 2023 119,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 97,160 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 75,605 miles

CV joint knocking

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 56,460 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2020 56,454 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Daytime running light inop

Pass 19 Dec 2019 38,785 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components.

Fail 19 Dec 2019 38,785 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

under trays fitted not allowing a full inspection of some components.

Pass 30 Nov 2018 20,432 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2018 20,432 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 13,909 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 9,218 miles

How Reliable is the Renault Megane?

Based on 7,306,346 MOT tests across 596,780 vehicles.

67.3%
Pass Rate
6,443
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
596,780
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 358,622
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 210,535
Registration plate lamp not working 191,357
position lamp(s) not working 180,297
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 159,959
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LO63 SHJ is a 2013 Renault Megane in Black with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2013 Renault Megane models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 66,321 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Renault Megane fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 358,622 recorded failures. If you're considering buying LO63 SHJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Megane typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 13 years old, this Renault Megane is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was LO63 SHJ registered?

LO63 SHJ is a 2013 Renault Megane, first registered on 19 December 2013.

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